USA GJNC Showcase Players to Watch Preview Vol 13

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The USA Volleyball Junior National Club Championship brings together the best club programs in the country under one roof in Indianapolis, and Prep Dig will be on the floor to scout the field from the very start. As part of the pre-tournament showcase on June 24th at the Indiana Convention Center, several Prep Dig state-ranked prospects and those who are currently unranked but also very intriguing prospects to be from across the country will step onto the court before the main event begins. College coaches looking to get an early read on the next wave of talent would do well to circle the following names before the tournament tipping schedule fills their notebooks.  Let's take a look at a few of the names who will be in attendance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["878231"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a382a1fb19e0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Macie is a stellar young defensive specialist and libero who has already built a Prep Dig profile this early in her career training with one of the more structured club programs in the Madison area. What evaluators should watch for in a showcase setting is her first-step reaction off the serve and her composure handling pace she has not faced from this level of hitter before. Knowing that the Wisconsin prep dig scouts have amazing eyes for young talent, especially with defensive players, this tells me that she is a player who I need to watch for during the showcase.  After watching her film online, she shows great anticipation and even better ability o dig balls well outside of her range as she lunges out to her side.  I really like the way she uses collapse digs to absorb contact and keep the ball on her side of the court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["786448"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a382a1fb1a4e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Macie is a stellar young defensive specialist and libero who has already built a Prep Dig profile this early in her career training with one of the more structured club programs in the Madison area. What evaluators should watch for in a showcase setting is her first-step reaction off the serve and her composure handling pace she has not faced from this level of hitter before. Knowing that the Wisconsin prep dig scouts have amazing eyes for young talent, especially with defensive players, this tells me that she is a player who I need to watch for during the showcase.  After watching her film online, she shows great anticipation and even better ability o dig balls well outside of her range as she lunges out to her side.  I really like the way she uses collapse digs to absorb contact and keep the ball on her side of the court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["789391"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a382a1fb1aa2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='789391' first='Madeleine' last='Gibson'] has been tested against legitimate size and athleticism throughout her development in both high school and club. As a right side, her evaluation centers on net engagement, blocking technique against opposing pin hitters, and her ability to generate offense from the right side when the set is not always in rhythm. We will be watching her closely in the showcase setting and it will reveal how she handles transition speed. Right sides with her size and class standing are worth tracking as recruiting interest should come from competing against this kind of talent pool.  She has earned her spot in our official watch list and we want to see her more to see if she can one day break through into the ranking list. We have seen her earn Top Performer honors in a past showcase and will see if she can replicate that performance at nationals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As always stay tuned for more articles on your favorite athletes.  If you have anyone you think we should watch out for, please shoot me an email with some info at <a href="mailto:Michael@prepdig.com">Michael@prepdig.com</a>.  You can also DM me in Instagram and X by searching @CoachMikeDZ.  Also don't forget to help these kids get more exposure by sharing our stories with your friends.  Help us help them by simply retweeting on Twitter or sharing on Facebook.  Thanks for following us, Prep Dig Family!  Don't be afraid to interact with us.  We love the likes, shares, and quotes/comments.  Keep them coming!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->